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Notable fort · Licking, Ohio

The Great Circle

The Great Circle is a fort in Licking, Ohio.

The Great Circle: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Great Circle

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Great Circle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.04107, -82.43116. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Great Circle open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for The Great Circle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Great Circle?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Great Circle?

    Nearby: Newark Earthworks (fort, 0 km), Octagon Earthworks (fort, 2 km), Bryn Du Mansion (fort, 7 km), Alligator Effigy (fort, 8 km), Dawes Arboretum (park, 9 km), Avery–Hunter House (fort, 10 km).

    Is The Great Circle worth visiting?

    The Great Circle is listed as a notable fort in Ohio on Spotwander.